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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230220T193000
DTSTAMP:20230216T162017Z
CREATED:20230216T162017Z
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SUMMARY:GPUC Rainbow Connection
DESCRIPTION:This is for two groups of people: youth and adults\, living sexual and gender diverse lives. It is youth led.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/gpuc-rainbow-connection/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,YAYAC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grosvenor Park United Church%2C Saskatoon SK":MAILTO:gpuc@sasktel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230311T210000
DTSTAMP:20230216T162127Z
CREATED:20230216T162059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T162127Z
UID:10000605-1678561200-1678568400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Dance and Sing into Spring
DESCRIPTION:This Family Talent/Drag Show welcomes you to support Chokecherry Studios by your presence and donations at the door. It’s an event leading up to PIE Day\, being Public\, Intentional and Explicit in our support for Two Spirit\, LGBTQ+ people and accomplices.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/dance-and-sing-into-spring/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,YAYAC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grosvenor Park United Church%2C Saskatoon SK":MAILTO:gpuc@sasktel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230921T193000
DTSTAMP:20230907T185646Z
CREATED:20230907T185646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T185646Z
UID:10000686-1695319200-1695324600@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join Eastside United Church in Regina on the Third Thursday of the month for fellowship\, prayer\, a speaker or performer and discussion over a meal as we gather for an experience of community. This year our meal is provide by Munch Cafe thanks to funding by Embracing the Spirit of The United Church of Canada.  Register for free by texting ‘RSVP’ to 306-517-6797 by the Monday before the dinner. \nAll are welcome\, including families\, singles\, LGBT\, and all cultures. No church affiliation expected. There is an very simple short service to start the meal and a speaker during dessert. This is our offering to the community.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/community-dinner/2023-09-21/
LOCATION:Eastside United Church\, 3018 Doan Dr.\, Regina\, S4V 1M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastside United Church":MAILTO:eastsideunited@sasktel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231019T193000
DTSTAMP:20230907T185646Z
CREATED:20230907T185646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T185646Z
UID:10000687-1697738400-1697743800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join Eastside United Church in Regina on the Third Thursday of the month for fellowship\, prayer\, a speaker or performer and discussion over a meal as we gather for an experience of community. This year our meal is provide by Munch Cafe thanks to funding by Embracing the Spirit of The United Church of Canada.  Register for free by texting ‘RSVP’ to 306-517-6797 by the Monday before the dinner. \nAll are welcome\, including families\, singles\, LGBT\, and all cultures. No church affiliation expected. There is an very simple short service to start the meal and a speaker during dessert. This is our offering to the community.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/community-dinner/2023-10-19/
LOCATION:Eastside United Church\, 3018 Doan Dr.\, Regina\, S4V 1M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastside United Church":MAILTO:eastsideunited@sasktel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231028T210000
DTSTAMP:20230929T164428Z
CREATED:20230929T164428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T164428Z
UID:10000703-1698519600-1698526800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Haloween drag/karaoke party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for karaoke/drag!
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/haloween-drag-karaoke-party/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231116T193000
DTSTAMP:20230907T185646Z
CREATED:20230907T185646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T185646Z
UID:10000688-1700157600-1700163000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join Eastside United Church in Regina on the Third Thursday of the month for fellowship\, prayer\, a speaker or performer and discussion over a meal as we gather for an experience of community. This year our meal is provide by Munch Cafe thanks to funding by Embracing the Spirit of The United Church of Canada.  Register for free by texting ‘RSVP’ to 306-517-6797 by the Monday before the dinner. \nAll are welcome\, including families\, singles\, LGBT\, and all cultures. No church affiliation expected. There is an very simple short service to start the meal and a speaker during dessert. This is our offering to the community.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/community-dinner/2023-11-16/
LOCATION:Eastside United Church\, 3018 Doan Dr.\, Regina\, S4V 1M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastside United Church":MAILTO:eastsideunited@sasktel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231124T210000
DTSTAMP:20231110T204338Z
CREATED:20231110T204338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T204338Z
UID:10000727-1700852400-1700859600@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Facts over Fear
DESCRIPTION:Panel discussion on gender identity
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/facts-over-fear/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
ORGANIZER;CN="Grosvenor Park United Church%2C Saskatoon SK":MAILTO:gpuc@sasktel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240109T203000
DTSTAMP:20240103T234534Z
CREATED:20240103T234534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T234534Z
UID:10000743-1704826800-1704832200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional prep for Affirming PIE Day
DESCRIPTION:Time for dessert! Regional prep for Affirming PIE Day\, Jan 9\, 2024\, 7:00 PM Central\, 6:00 PM Mountain. \nAll Affirming\, curious\, and supportive ministries and people are invited to join Living Skies and Northern Spirit Regional Councils in the first of a series of get togethers to check in for the new year\, and to plan for March 14\, Affirming PIE Day. \nCome with your questions\, ideas\, and recipes. Come with the good work you’ve been doing\, and your hopes and concerns for for 2024. \nMeeting info (share by email but do not post on social media\, please):\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/85941945044?pwd=IbiH51UCow4g6HHJfOInM26NEDsLaK.1 \nMeeting ID: 859 4194 5044 Password: 761747\nPhone: 855 703 8985 Canada toll-free
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/regional-prep-for-affirming-pie-day/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240109T203000
DTSTAMP:20231211T190754Z
CREATED:20231211T190754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T190754Z
UID:10000740-1704826800-1704832200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Prep for Affirming PIE Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Affirming movements in our three Regional Councils are hosting open houses online to talk about our local plans for celebrating Affirming PIE Day: Public\, Intentional\, and Explicit support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies. It’s also a great excuse to share in whatever desserts are a sign of celebration in your culture and area. PIE Day takes place Thursday March 14. \nCome with your plans\, hopes\, and questions! All welcome. Please share the information by email\, but do not post it on social media. \nLiving Skies will host a conversation on Tuesday 9 January at 7:00PM CST/ 6:00PM MST. Here is the Zoom info:\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/85941945044?pwd=IbiH51UCow4g6HHJfOInM26NEDsLaK.1 \nMeeting ID: 859 4194 5044\nPassword: 761747\nPhone: 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/prep-for-affirming-pie-day-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240314T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240314T130000
DTSTAMP:20240308T224222Z
CREATED:20240308T224222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T224222Z
UID:10000772-1710415800-1710421200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:PIE Day with pie!
DESCRIPTION:A Day to embody love and celebrate\nall facets of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. \nWhy call it PIE Day?\nPie = Deliciousness!\nPi = Ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.\nThe result: an infinite number\, starting with 3.14.\nPIE = One way of measuring how inclusive we are to LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit people.\nPublic. Intentional. Explicit.\nPi Day = March 14: 3.14 \nStudents can order an A&W pie for $2\nProceeds made will go to support LCS’s\nDiversity & Inclusion Committee\nPre-Orders for K-7 due March 11. \nThe image of the pie was created by student Juno Kempton and will be available for purchase in sticker form on Pie day – March 14 in the school’s main common area.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/pie-day-with-pie/
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240317T163000
DTSTAMP:20240228T185957Z
CREATED:20240228T185704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T185957Z
UID:10000770-1710684000-1710693000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Westminster Humboldt Affirming Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Westminster as we celebrate becoming an Affirming Ministry\, committed to full inclusion of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and all folks marginalized in society due to ageism\, racism\, economic status\, etc. A special worship service takes place @ 2:00 pm Sunday March 17\, 2024 \nYou have been invited because of your part in our Affirming journey\, demonstration of allyship\, and/or commitment to caring for others. The worship service is open to everyone! \nFollowing the service\, refreshments will be served and Live and Silent Auctions of pies will take place. Stay and join the fun! \nPlease RSVP with the number of folks attending by responding to this email: westminsteruc@sasktel.net .
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/westminster-humboldt-affirming-celebration/
LOCATION:Humboldt: Westminster United Church\, 708 13th Ave.\, Humboldt\, Saskatchewan\, S0K 2A0
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westminster United Church Humboldt":MAILTO:Westminsteruc@sasktel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240419T170000
DTSTAMP:20240419T223407Z
CREATED:20240419T222400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T223407Z
UID:10000912-1713513600-1713546000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Living Skies Regional Council Affirming Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday June 13\, 2:00PM! \nHaving finished the formal requirements of the Affirming process\, Living Skies now moves into new commitments to living into being Affirming. All are welcome to our Affirming celebration\, online via YouTube\, and in person\,  Thursday June 13 at 2:00PM\, at the Living Skies Regional Council meeting opening worship\, Saskatoon Travelodge and conference centre\, 106 Circle Dr\, Saskatoon. The space is accessible\, and has free parking. \nIf you would like to send a note of congratulations\, please email livingskies@united-church.ca\, or  send a card to 60A Athabasca St. E.\, Moose Jaw\, SK\, S6H 0L2. More details to come! Absolutely everyone welcome.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/living-skies-regional-council-affirming-celebration/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Travel Lodge\, 106 Circle Dr\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7L 4L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional Events,Regional Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240528T133000
DTSTAMP:20240514T163925Z
CREATED:20240501T181325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T163925Z
UID:10000914-1716897600-1716903000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Justice Open House: What matters most to our province?
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Provincial Election – What Matters Most to Our Province?\nTuesday May 28th 2024 (12:00 Noon-1:30 PM)- bring your lunch! Stay as long as your schedule permits.\nOur new Living Skies Justice Team invites you to come and share your hopes and concerns regarding the upcoming Saskatchewan General Election slated for this fall.  All welcome to this open house gathering to come together\, listen\, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the issues that deeply affect the lives of people in our province and the Treaty lands we share. Some invited resource people will be asked to share\, and we’re all invited into the conversation about concerns and strategy. We as the United Church of Canada are non-partisan. Our concerns are for the Earth and all God’s creatures\, and as such are directed to all political parties. \nPeople sharing their ideas with us (so far!) are: Peter Gilmer (anti-poverty); Margaret McKechney (environmental concerns); Adriana Appleton (restorative justice); Chantalle-Morrow-Fesciuc (anti-poverty and Indigenous justice) \nConnect here: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/83025362494?pwd=rK9yR7mAc7aUCrir5jzTKlfLPrmYE4.1 \nMeeting ID: 830 2536 2494         Password: 241119         855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/justice-open-house-what-matters-most-to-our-province/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Refugees,Regional Events,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240602T113000
DTSTAMP:20240405T150143Z
CREATED:20240405T150143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T150143Z
UID:10000789-1717322400-1717327800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Heritage United Church\, Regina: Celebration of Becoming Affirming
DESCRIPTION:Worship service celebrating that Heritage United Church\, Regina will be an Affirming Ministry and a member of Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble. Join us in our celebration.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/heritage-united-church-regina-celebration-of-becoming-affirming/
LOCATION:Heritage United Church\, Regina\, 1050 North Arnason Street\, Regina\, S4X 4K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240613T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20240516T221343Z
CREATED:20240421T190242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T221343Z
UID:10000788-1718289000-1718298000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Living Skies Affirming Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Living Skies Regional Council Affirming celebration Thursday June 13\, 2:00PM.  \nHaving finished the formal requirements of the Affirming process\, Living Skies now moves into new commitments to living into being Affirming. All are welcome to the Affirming celebration\, online via YouTube\, and in person\, Thursday June 13 at 2:00PM\, at the Living Skies Regional Council meeting opening worship\, Saskatoon Travelodge and conference centre\, 106 Circle Dr\, Saskatoon. Absolutely everyone is welcome! You do not need to be a meeting delegate to attend\, and the space is accessible. Free parking is available. \nIf you would like to send a note of congratulations and support\, please email livingskies@united-church.ca\, or  send a card to 60A Athabasca St. E.\, Moose Jaw\, SK\, S6H 0L2.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/living-skies-affirming-celebration/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Travel Lodge\, 106 Circle Dr\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7L 4L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241130T170000
DTSTAMP:20241128T154304Z
CREATED:20241128T154304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T154304Z
UID:10001557-1732953600-1732986000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Transphobia Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Education is important.  Come to learn.  This is an in-person event.  There will be a speaker with lived experience of Transphobia.  We look forward to Dec 8\, 2024\, which is the 10th anniversary of the Province of Saskatchewan giving rights to Trans persons.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/transphobia-workshop/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://livingskiesrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Transphobia.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Grosvenor Park United Church%2C Saskatoon SK":MAILTO:gpuc@sasktel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241130T160000
DTSTAMP:20241128T154304Z
CREATED:20241128T154304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T154304Z
UID:10001558-1732975200-1732982400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Transphobia Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Education is important.  Come to learn.  This is an in-person event.  There will be a speaker with lived experience of Transphobia.  We look forward to Dec 8\, 2024\, which is the 10th anniversary of the Province of Saskatchewan giving rights to Trans persons.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/transphobia-workshop/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://livingskiesrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Transphobia.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Grosvenor Park United Church%2C Saskatoon SK":MAILTO:gpuc@sasktel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250204T203000
DTSTAMP:20250114T213930Z
CREATED:20250114T200148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T213930Z
UID:10001574-1738695600-1738701000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Affirming PIE Day Prep Party!
DESCRIPTION:PIE Day Prep Party! Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 7:00-8:30PM on Zoom.\nAll Affirming\, in-process\, and exploring ministries welcome\, and all individuals too. Hosted by the Living Skies Affirming Committee\, we’ll explore our plans for Affirming PIE Day on Friday March 14. This year’s theme is Sing Out Proud\, so come with your creative ideas. Dr Fran Forsberg (advocate and Grosvenor Park UC member) will give us an update on efforts against the government of SK’s pronoun policy and sexual health education restrictions. \nPlease share the link for this event\, and don’t post the Zoom details publicly except through the link.\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/85257234676?pwd=7XleWg4QVjMv95zQLJUQEEQwFiaK3Y.1 \nMeeting ID: 852 5723 4676 Password: 981332         855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/affirming-pie-day-prep-party/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250314T133000
DTSTAMP:20250221T155808Z
CREATED:20250221T155808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T155808Z
UID:10001587-1741953600-1741959000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Sing Out Proud for PIE Day 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Saskatoon Affirming Ministries are hosting a PIE Day celebration at the Saskatoon Civic Square (corner of 23nd St and 3rd Ave). We will be serving sweet and savoury tarts and hot cocoa along with both live and recorded songs to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ persons. Come\, eat\, drink and be merry as a caring community.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/sing-out-proud-for-pie-day-2025/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Civic Square\, 222 3rd Ave N\, Saskatoon\, S7K 0J5
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saskatoon Affirming Ministries":MAILTO:trisha.a.little@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250316T123000
DTSTAMP:20250214T144916Z
CREATED:20250213T192151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T144916Z
UID:10001585-1742119200-1742128200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming an Affirming United Church
DESCRIPTION:Southey United Church is having a Service of Celebration for becoming an Affirming Congregation of The United Church of Canada. This will include communion.  Preacher will be Danna Wiebe. \nFollowing the service\, there will be a pot luck lunch and visiting. \nEveryone is welcome!! \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/becoming-an-affirming-united-church/
LOCATION:Southey United Church\, Southey\, Saskatchewan\, S0G 4P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20250429T150823Z
CREATED:20250429T150354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T150823Z
UID:10001628-1745798400-1748735999@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:River Bend Integrated Community Ministries (ICM) Spring Giving Fundraising Campaign
DESCRIPTION:River Bend Integrated Community Ministries (ICM) has launched its first ever PAR fundraising campaign! Become an ICM Bridge Builder – Donate today!\nICM\, a United Church of Canada social justice ministry\, operates in the heart of Saskatoon’s west side core. Everyday\, ICM offers assistance to vulnerable Saskatoon residents who may need help finding resources or navigating the complexities of accessing social programs\, housing supports\, mental health and addictions treatment\, etc. They also host community-led initiatives such as Chop & Chat\, a free\, weekly\, emergency hot lunch program; and The Sharing Circle\, a gathering led by traditional Metis and First Nation Elders that supports Indigenous mental health in culturally-supportive ways. ICM advocates fiercely in the interests of the core neighbourhoods and the TRC Calls to Action and works to uplift the voices of Saskatoon’s most marginalized residents.\nHelp them continue this vital work!\nClick here to become a monthly donor OR make ICM a part of your giving this year – one-time donations can be made by e-transfer to icmsaskatoon@gmail.com .\nICM is a registered charity – tax receipts can be issued for donations of $25 or more. For more information about ICM see their website: www.icmsaskatoon.com . For paper donation forms or tax receipts call 306-653-2662.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/river-bend-integrated-community-ministries-icm-spring-giving-fundraising-campaign/
LOCATION:226 Ave V South Saskatoon\, Sask.\, 226 Avenue V South\, Saskatoon\, S7M 3E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Intercultural,Justice,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250604T170000
DTSTAMP:20250507T221508Z
CREATED:20250507T221508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T221508Z
UID:10001629-1749024000-1749056400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Unmarked Graves Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Our next Zoom meeting for the Unmarked graves Reading Group will be on Wednesday\, June 4 at 7 pm CST (Saskatchewan). We’re focusing this time on pages 77-100 of the executive summary – please read before the meeting. We will begin with a time of reading short excerpts which have touched us\, with silence before we begin. \nWe intend to read and reflect on the Special Interlocutor’s Final Report\, starting with the Executive Summary\, in order to learn more about the missing and disappeared Indigenous children who never came home from IRS institutions. We want to learn about the Interlocutor’s recommendations on “identifying obligations that must be met to implement an Indigenous-led Reparations Framework for truth\, accountability\, justice and reconciliation.” Anyone is welcome to join via Zoom.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/unmarked-graves-reading-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grosvenor Park United Church%2C Saskatoon SK":MAILTO:gpuc@sasktel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250604T203000
DTSTAMP:20250507T221508Z
CREATED:20250507T221508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T221508Z
UID:10001630-1749063600-1749069000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Unmarked Graves Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Our next Zoom meeting for the Unmarked graves Reading Group will be on Wednesday\, June 4 at 7 pm CST (Saskatchewan). We’re focusing this time on pages 77-100 of the executive summary – please read before the meeting. We will begin with a time of reading short excerpts which have touched us\, with silence before we begin. \nWe intend to read and reflect on the Special Interlocutor’s Final Report\, starting with the Executive Summary\, in order to learn more about the missing and disappeared Indigenous children who never came home from IRS institutions. We want to learn about the Interlocutor’s recommendations on “identifying obligations that must be met to implement an Indigenous-led Reparations Framework for truth\, accountability\, justice and reconciliation.” Anyone is welcome to join via Zoom.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/unmarked-graves-reading-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grosvenor Park United Church%2C Saskatoon SK":MAILTO:gpuc@sasktel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250808T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250808T110000
DTSTAMP:20250730T193101Z
CREATED:20250729T182246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T193101Z
UID:10001675-1754641800-1754650800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:In-person community: United Church’s Apology to 2SLGBTQIA+ people
DESCRIPTION:Grosvenor Park United Church invites you to attend a viewing of the United Church’s Apology to Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people within a warm\, caring Circle of Support\, August 8\, 2025. \nJoin us at 407 Cumberland Avenue S\, Saskatoon SK to participate online in worship and the formal Apology from the United Church of Canada. *Grosvenor Park United Church is an Affirming Community of Faith.* This is open to all. You do not need to be part of the United Church to join the circle. \nSchedule:\n8:30am Central Standard (SK) Time – Doors open / Gathering: refreshments\n9am The Apology: Witness the Apology via livestream\, in the lounge\, off the Sanctuary. \nAfter the Apology\, you are invited to stay as long as you need in silence or in quiet conversations. \nFor accessible church entrances\, please watch the following video. http://gpuc.ca/church-entry. \nThere is major construction around the church\, so please leave lots of time to arrive.  Limited parking is available in the parking lot to the east of the church. \nHere is more background on the United Church’s apology. \nMore details on the participation options on August 8. \nOverview of the Apology’s process of creation.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/in-person-community-united-churchs-apology-to-2slgbtqia-people-2/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Intercultural,Justice,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grosvenor Park United Church%2C Saskatoon SK":MAILTO:gpuc@sasktel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250808T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250808T110000
DTSTAMP:20250729T181715Z
CREATED:20250725T232543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T181715Z
UID:10001673-1754641800-1754650800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:In-person community: United Church’s Apology to 2SLGBTQIA+ people
DESCRIPTION:Lakeview United Church invites you to attend a viewing of the United Church’s Apology to Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people within a warm\, caring Circle of Support\, August 8\, 2025. \nJoin us at 3200 McCallum Ave\, Regina SK to participate online in worship and the formal Apology from the United Church of Canada. *Lakeview United Church is an Affirming Community of Faith.* This is open to all. You do not need to be part of the United Church to join the circle. \nSchedule:\n8:30am Central Standard (SK) Time- Gathering: refreshments\n9am The Apology: Witness the Apology via Zoom \nRefreshments and spiritual care support will be offered. \nHere is more background on the United Church’s apology. \nMore details on the participation options on August 8. \nOverview of the Apology’s process of creation.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/in-person-community-united-churchs-apology-to-2slgbtqia-people/
LOCATION:Regina: Lakeview United Church\, 3200 McCallum Ave.\, Regina\, SK\, S4S 0R8
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Intercultural,Justice,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260607T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165642Z
CREATED:20260420T165642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T165642Z
UID:10001797-1780828200-1780837200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Affirming Service of Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Affirming Service of Celebration\nSunday\, June 7th at 10:30 am
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/affirming-service-of-celebration/
LOCATION:Grace Westminster United Church – Saskatoon\, 505 10th Street East\, Saskatoon\, S7N 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,LGBTQIA+ Affirming
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